Many countries offer Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs or Golden Visas, allowing individuals to obtain citizenship or residency in exchange for a significant financial investment. These programs often attract wealthy individuals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programs
These programs grant direct citizenship in exchange for investments such as:
Government donations
Real estate purchases
Business investments
Job creation in the country
Countries Offering Citizenship by Investment
Caribbean Nations:
St. Kitts & Nevis 🇰🇳 – $250,000+ donation or $400,000 real estate
Dominica 🇩🇲 – $100,000+ donation
Antigua & Barbuda 🇦🇬 – $100,000+ donation
Grenada 🇬🇩 – $150,000+ donation
Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 – $100,000+ donation
Europe:
Malta 🇲🇹 – ~$750,000 donation + investment
Austria 🇦🇹 – ~$3-10 million investment (strict vetting)
Turkey 🇹🇷 – $400,000 real estate purchase
Middle East & Asia:
Jordan 🇯🇴 – $1 million investment
Egypt 🇪🇬 – $250,000+ donation
Vanuatu 🇻🇺 – $130,000+ donation
Golden Visas (Residency by Investment)
These programs offer residency permits (not citizenship) but can lead to citizenship after several years.
Notable Golden Visa Programs
Europe:
Portugal 🇵🇹 – €280,000+ real estate or business investment (ending in 2024)
